IB Planner:



Bald Eagle Cam:
Watch the live streaming of a nesting Bald Eagles. The eagles are nesting near Decorah, Iowa. Click on the picture of the Bald Eagle to view the live streaming.
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Media/Video Links from SAFARI Montage:

Life_Cycles.pngAll About Animal Life Cycles: http://safari.sdale.org/?a=3039&d=00059AA

From tadpole to frog, caterpillar to butterfly and pup to wolf, children will learn about the life cycles of animals, the different stages of development and the average life spans of a variety of creatures. A fun, hands-on experiment is included. The program is one of 13 volumes in the Animal Life for Children Video Series in the Schlessinger Science Library. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library for Children Collection. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Life Science -- characteristics of organisms, life cycles of organisms and organisms & environments




imagesCAMN7UWM.jpgBill Nye: Life Cycles: http://safari.sdale.org/?a=47766&d=00299AA

Bill Nye the Science Guy explores how all living things grow, reproduce and die in cycles in this episode of The Disney Channel series, featuring an interactive question-and-answer format and hands-on activities. In this episode, Bill explains life cycles and shows why many different living things share similar life cycles. Designed to correlate with National Science Standards, the program includes a teacher's guide filled with suggestions for extension activities and classroom experiments
peep.gifPeep: Peep’s New Friend: http://safari.sdale.org/?a=66981&d=01323AA

Peep befriends a caterpillar, only to discover that some friendships are bound to change in this animated episode narrated by Joan Cusack. Designed to teach science to preschoolers, this Emmy Award-winning series follows the daily adventures of a newly hatched chicken living along a pond in a city park.

imagesCAMN7UWM.jpgBill Nye: Flowers: http://safari.sdale.org/?a=47783&d=00281AA


Bill Nye the Science Guy and special guest Drew Barrymore explore the world of flowers in this episode of the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel series, featuring an interactive question-and-answer format and hands-on activities. In this episode, Bill and Drew explore how flowers make seeds, play a key role in pollination and help plants to reproduce. Designed to correlate with National Science Standards, the program includes a teacher's guide filled with suggestions for extension activities and classroom experiments.


peep.gifPeep: Peep Plants a Seed: http://safari.sdale.org/?a=67290&d=01320AA


Peep discovers a patch of sunflowers and decides to grow one for himself in this animated episode narrated by Joan Cusack. Designed to teach science to preschoolers, this Emmy Award-winning series follows the daily adventures of a newly hatched chicken living along a pond in a city park.



peep.gifPeep: Springy Thing: http://safari.sdale.org/?a=59976&d=01328AA

Peep discovers his inner bounce when he encounters a frog, a mattress, and a jack-in-the-box in this animated episode narrated by Joan Cusack. Peep learns about springs as he jumps on a mattress at the dump, and discovers an old jack-in-the-box. Designed to teach science to preschoolers, this Emmy Award-winning series follows the daily adventures of a newly hatched chicken living along a pond in a city park.

You Tube:
Complete Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly presented by the Chicago Natural Museum

http://youtu.be/7AUeM8MbaIk



The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle

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Click on the book cover to watch the video.



The Very Hungry Caterpillar:
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Click on the book cover to watch the video.

Time-lapse Rea/Root Growth
Time-lapse Pea/Root Growth

One Year Time Lapse, Oak Tree
View the photographs that document how an oak tree changes with the seasons.
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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

Two of a Kind: The Double Life of Amphibians (Music Video)
The Double Life of Amphibians


The life cycle of a Frog
The Life Cycle of a Frog



National Geographic
Amphibians

Video clips from National Geographic describes the life cycle of frogs. Also, the videos describe predators (natural descriptions) that might destroy the frog’s life cycle.

Red Eye Tree Frog

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Click on the picture of the Red Eye Tree Frog to watch the video.

Tadpoles
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Click on the picture to watch the video.


Bugs:
Acacia Ants
The Acacia Ants live in the Acacia Tree that can be found in a rainforest. The ants protect the tree and the tree provides food and shelter for the ants to complete their life cycle.
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Click on the picture to watch the video.

Butterflies
Watch the life cycle butterflies and possible natural disruptions caused by predators.
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Click on picture to watch video.


Prizi
Life Cycles



Literature List/Resourses:

Active Inspire Flipcharts:



Feather, Fur, and Scales:
View many different pictures of animals. Decide if the animal has fur, feathers, or scales.

Writing Activities: